Vox Republica: Podcast Of The Cardboard Republic

Episode 090: Min Maxing Vs Thematics When you sit down to play a game, is your first instinct to find the most optimal strategic path to winning, regardless of what the game is thematically attempting, or do you try to play within the spirit of the game? Length: 42:26 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every Thursday, with each episode being about 20 - 30 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: Erin and Ryan talk about the adventurous idea that is 504, the most recent wave of game industry controversies, their light week of gaming before going into the hands-on philosophy of playing with, versus playing against, the game. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: Murano North Wind QUICK TOPICS: Much ado about nothing regarding a poorly researched Telegraph article about gaming The announcement of 504 Board Gaming Financial Turmoil Troubles We reviewed Lift Off! LENGTHY TOPIC: Breaking A Game Vs The Spirit Of The Game Not always m